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May Thank You Project

Hello my stamping friends.

So I was up early one morning last week and really needed to do some watercoloring! I just purchased the Artistic Dies and I decided to work those two ideas together.  I created these three projects, each in a slightly different way. I have a Stampin’ Show & Tell video to share that goes through my process for you. Hope you enjoy it!

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So can you see how I worked from very loose coloring to very controlled coloring using the die as a stencil.  If you don’t like watercoloring, you could still do this project with other coloring tools.  Try Stampin’ Markers, Watercolor Pencils, even the BLEND markers.  Just take your time and enjoy the process.

Here are all three projects for you.

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Artistic Dies [155371] $35.00

Glossy Dots Assortment [158827] $8.00

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612] $9.00

Water Painters [151298] $13.00

Re-Inker: Crushed Curry, Parakeet Party, Berry Burst

Paper: Basic Black, 100 Watercolor Paper

Tools: Stampin’ Trimmer, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesive: Fine Tip Glue

 

Leave me a comment, ask a question or subscribe to my newsletter to see more of my projects.  Also check the sidebar links for more classes and promotions taking place now. Thanks for visiting my project today.

Happy Stampin,

Susan

Pumpkin Hill Stampers

EMAIL: susan@pumpkinhillstampers.com

Irresistible Blooms

Inside W Pop Out Fun Fold

Hello my stamping friends.

Ready for the second Fun Fun Template for May?  I’ve received this type of fun fold in a swap before, but I can’t remember making it before now.  It was shared by Jackie Bolhous a few months ago and I decided to share it this month with my Templates Class In the Mail group.  Don’t know what I’m talking about… see the link at the bottom of this post or the icon along the edge of my blog and learn more.  You are welcome to join us!

For today’s project I am featuring the Irresistible Blooms Stamp Set and coordinating DSP -  Hello, Irresistible! Both are online exclusive items, so we never know when they will be discontinued.  If you like them, don’t delay and miss out!

I paired my DSP selections with Calypso Coral cardstock and ink today. I wanted to keep the color choices and stamping simple since the purpose of this is to share the fun fold template.

Okay, so each of these Fun Fold projects has a Show & Tell video to take us from start to finish.  So let’s start there.  If you have your templates and practice kits, you received in the mail, you can follow along and pause the video as we work together, or watch and then make your kits.  Whichever works best for you.  Here we go!

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So, you can see there are a lot of pieces to prepare for this one.  But in the end I think it is worth it!  It would look great both as a vertical and horizontal card layout.  I will have to give that a try in the coming weeks for comparison.

Would you like to receive this template in the mail, along with a sample kit to practice one of your own?  That’s exactly what I offer in my Class In The Mail option.  Be sure to contact me if you would like to join the fun.  It’s not too late to get this month’s template projects, I always make a couple of extra just to have on hand.

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Irresistible Blooms     161140 Online Exclusive Item	Hello, Irresistible 6x6 DSP    161139 Online Exclusive Item	Scalloped Contours Dies 155560

Ink: Calypso Coral

Paper: Basic White, Calypso Coral, Hello, Irresistible DPS

Tools: Stampin’ Trimmer, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesive: Multipurpose Glue

Check out my MONTHLY FUN FOLD CLASS!

Here are a couple of projects that might interest you.  These have been featured in my Fun Fold Template Class.  Each will take you to the project post.  Or visit the Mo Fun Fold Template Class page for more information.  You are welcome to join us anytime.

Leave me a comment, ask a question or subscribe to my newsletter to see more of my projects.  Thanks for visiting my project today.

Happy Stampin,

Susan

Pumpkin Hill Stampers

EMAIL: susan@pumpkinhillstampers.com

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Irresistible Blooms

Diagonal Front - Card on Card Fun Fold

Hello my stamping friends.

Ready for our first Fun Fun Template for May?  Okay, before you panic, yes it has a diagonal cut in the design… but it’s going to be okay.  I will walk you through the whole process step by step.  We are in this together!

For today’s project I am featuring the Irresistible Blooms Stamp Set and coordinating DSP -  Hello, Irresistible! Both are online exclusive items, so we never know when they will be discontinued.  If you like them, don’t delay and miss out!

I choose papers that would work with Pretty Peacock.  It is a returning color to our color families, tomorrow with the release of the new catalog.  This was one of my favorites before, and still is.  It’s blue, but it’s green at the same time.  And I really like the way this DSP has the white images with the muted colors behind.  

Ready to watch the Show & Tell video, I will take you from start to finish on this template.  So let’s start there.  If you have your templates and practice kits, you received in the mail, you can follow along and pause the video as we work together, or watch and then make your kits.  Whichever works best for you.  Here we go!

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See, it’s not that hard of a template to follow along with.  This is a perfect example of a project that a template really helps when recreating it with new papers and stamps.  Having it to open and fold, and line up with the paper cutter for positioning was very helpful to me.  I hope it will be for you as well.

Would you like to receive this template in the mail, along with a sample kit to practice one of your own?  That’s exactly what I offer in my Class In The Mail option.  Be sure to contact me if you would like to join the fun.  It’s not too late to get this month’s template projects, I always make a couple of extra just to have on hand.

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Irresistible Blooms     161140 Online Exclusive Item	Hello, Irresistible 6x6 DSP    161139 Online Exclusive Item	Something Fancy Dies 160424

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Paper: Basic White, Pretty Peacock, Hello, Irresistible DPS

Tools: Stampin’ Trimmer, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesive: Multipurpose Glue

Check out my MONTHLY FUN FOLD CLASS!

Here are a couple of projects that might interest you.  These have been featured in my Fun Fold Template Class.  Each will take you to the project post.  Or visit the Mo Fun Fold Template Class page for more information.  You are welcome to join us anytime.

Leave me a comment, ask a question or subscribe to my newsletter to see more of my projects.  Thanks for visiting my project today.

Happy Stampin,

Susan

Pumpkin Hill Stampers

EMAIL: susan@pumpkinhillstampers.com

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Better Days | SU! Only Challenge

Hello my stamping friends.

Check out this fun card I created for Stampin Up! Only Challenge.  This is a blog that offers weekly challenges, and this week they had a color challenge. The featured colors for this challenge are: 

Pale Papaya

Calypso Coral

Soft Succulent

You can visit their blog challenge with this link. SUOC #324. 

So, for my project I inked up a new to me, but retiring soon stamp set - Better Days!  Yes, I did order this set after the retiring list was announced.  I’ve been watching this set for a while, but had not purchased it yet.  Then it was offered at a great discount, and I indulged myself and purchased it.  It is currently $6.80 marked down from $17.

 

Better Days        159138 All Images © 1990 - 2023 Stampin' Up! ®

I wanted to keep this simple for my Follow Along Friday project share.  So I created it with the SIP card method in mind.  

S - Stamp, I -Ink, P - Paper

Here are a few photos to show my process.

So what do you think? Nice to keep it simple from time to time and just use stamps, ink and cardstock.   Please leave me a comment, and also if you are interested check out my Fun Fold Templates class and my Annual Catalog DSP Paper Share offer. 

Happy Stamping,

Susan Webster

Pumpkin Hill Stampers

Independent SU! Demonstrator

Your Creative Coach since 2005

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Limited Edition

Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Hello my stamping friends.

So today we are celebrating products that are retiring from our Stampin’ Up! Collection at the end of the catalog, which is May 1 2023.  Out with the old, even if they are some of our favorites, and in with new colors, papers, and stamp sets!

I created this card with five retiring products.

1. The stamp set Limited Edition had never been inked before, so I need to remedy that! I always feel so guilty for not using a stamp set I buy… 

2. The Picture This Die to create a fun open framed card front.

3. The  Twigs & Sprigs Embossing Folder to add some texture and fun dry embossing to the face of the card.

4. The Blushing Bride cardstock color is retiring.

5. I used the Pastel Pearls to add a little embellishment to the open small circles.

• Then to add a classy element I stamped with Early Espresso ink and then heat embossed with clear powder.

And to top all that off, I used a color combination that I really do like, but don’t usually pull together!

So, sweet and simple today!  Hop along to all the other crafters, and be sure to leave us comments on our projects.

Happy Stamping,

Susan

 

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Limited Edition (sold out!)	Pastel Pearls 154571
Twigs & Sprigs EF & Dies 159168	Picture This Frame        155559

Ink: Early Espresso, Clear Emboss Powder

Paper: Blushing Bride, Early Espresso

Tools: Stampin’ Trimmer, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss, Heat Tool

Adhesive: Multipurpose Glue

Check out my MONTHLY FUN FOLD CLASS!

Here are a couple of projects that might interest you.  These have been featured in my Fun Fold Template Class.  Each will take you to the project post.  Or visit the Mo Fun Fold Template Class page for more information.  You are welcome to join us anytime.

Remember to leave me a comment, ask a question or subscribe to my newsletter to see more of my projects.  Thanks for visiting my project today.

Susan Webster

Pumpkin Hill Stampers

Independent SU! Demonstrator

Your Creative Coach since 2005

EMAIL: susan@pumpkinhillstampers.com

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Say hello to mountain landscapes and new In Colors! This month’s kit features nine outdoors-themed cards in our new 2023–2025 In Colors plus exclusive FREE stickers. Want more? Get the cards & envelopes add-on (available 2 May while supplies last) and continue your creative adventure!

ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Exploring In Color

This kit includes:

• All the supplies you need to create 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, plus 9 coordinating envelopes.

• A 7-piece all-occasion stamp set that celebrates good friends and great adventures!

• 1 Copper Clay (new In Color!) Classic Stampin’ Spot.

• Twine and die-cut accents

• FREE stickers to put on your projects or anything you want—water bottles, laptops, coolers, and more!

• Finished card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm).

• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat

ADD-ON … Available starting: 2 May, while supplies last

Exploring In Color Cards & Envelopes

Item number: 163113 Price: $10.00 USD

• 18 cards, 6 each of 3 designs

• 18 coordinating envelopes

• Finished card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)

• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat

 

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscribe to this Paper Pumpkin Kit between April 11, 2023 and May 10, 2023 at https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=98562